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US sanctions Iran oil minister, upping pressure

Iranian Petroleum Minister Mohsen Paknejad WASHINGTON, March 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US Treasury Department issued sanctions against Iranian Petroleum Minister…

UN Fact-Finding Mission Accuses Israel Of Genocide In Gaza

GENEVA, Mar 14 (NNN-XINHUA) – A UN fact-finding mission, accused Israel of deliberately targeting and destroying sexual and reproductive healthcare…

Arab FMs Met U.S. Envoy On Gaza Reconstruction

DOHA, Mar 13 (NNN-QNA) – Arab foreign ministers met with U.S. special envoy, Steve Witkoff, in Doha yesterday, to discuss…

Argentina: Pres Milei pledges $185m funds for deluge-stricken Bahia Blanca city

BAHIA BLANCA (Argentina), March 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Argentine President Javier Milei promised some $185 million for the reconstruction of the…

Canada: Carney to be sworn in as PM Friday

OTTAWA, March 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Former central banker Mark Carney will be sworn in as Canada’s next prime minister on…

US flies all 40 migrants held at Guantanamo to Louisiana

WASHINGTON, March 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States has flown all 40 migrants being held at its Guantanamo military base…

One of Guatemala’s most wanted drug suspects caught in Mexico

GUATEMALA CITY, March 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — One of Guatemala’s most wanted drug fugitives was captured in Mexico and handed over…

UK: London trial on 2015 Brazil mine disaster wraps up

LONDON, March 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A trial on whether Australian mining giant BHP is liable for one of Brazil’s worst…

Canada eases Syria sanctions, names ambassador

OTTAWA, March 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Canada announced plans to ease its financial sanctions against Syria and to appoint an ambassador,…

Argentine football fans clash with police at pensions march

BUENOS AIRES, March 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Argentine police fought running battles on Wednesday with hundreds of football fans and anti-austerity…